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Subtract 27/28 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 27/28

12/2 - 27/28 is 141/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    12/2 = 12 × 14/2 × 14 = 168/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/28 - 27/28 = 168 - 27/28 = 141/28
  5. In mixed form: 51/28

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